XTR M952 or XT RD-M761 Rear Derailleur?

If you have both, use the following method.


Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe, Catch a derailleur by the toe.

Use the old first, wear it out, and then install the new. OR Use the new now and pack the old for a trailside swap if/when you waste the new (just don't pack the new derailleur for trailside swaps).

Is one better than the other? I was going to Ebay one.

Assuming that the drivetrain capacity requirements have all been worked out, then my process of selection goes something like this:

1. Matching hierachy - if the shifters are XTR then use the XTR RD. If the shifters are lower than XTR, then use either one with the following additional consideration:

2. Matching colours - use the RD that best matches the colour or styling of the FD, chainset, or other components on the frame.

3. If intended for a weight weenie build, then choose XTR.

Functionally, the XTR will be smoother or mushier as compared to the XT depending on your point of view. The RD-M761 has a stronger spring as compared to the RD-M952 (in my opinion), so will plink more firmly into gear. The RD-M952 will seem to glide into gear.

The choice is yours...

EBAY a used derailleur? I guess. However, I've always thought that you can never have too many.

I would keep the un-used derailluer for a spare.
What are you going to get for a used derailluer on FleaBay? Not much.
Not worth the effort to me.
My luck would be, as soon as that derailleur shipped out, after selling for $10, I would frag one on the trail and have to pay full price for a new one.

rsquared28 said:

I would keep the un-used derailluer for a spare.
What are you going to get for a used derailluer on FleaBay? Not much.
Not worth the effort to me.
My luck would be, as soon as that derailleur shipped out, after selling for $10, I would frag one on the trail and have to pay full price for a new one.

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Probably about $35 for the XT.

I'm looking for a RD-761. Did you sell yours? If not, hit me with a delivered price to 49301.
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